Ostler Waitaki Pinot Noir 2018 domaine-santa-duc You could think of it

You could think of it as a Gaillac Pinot or Beaujolais with some sappy stems—but of course

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Ostler Waitaki Pinot Noir 2018 domaine-santa-duc You could think of itFrom a cool year, this wine has softened and relaxed in bottle after 3 years in bottle. It's lightish in colour, but this is deceptive as the palate is complex, savoury and long with smoky, almost spicy notes. It's serious a continental (don't use the B word.!) style, not a big fruit bomb. Winemaker Jeff says: "The colour is a bright ruby garnet with flashes of crimson at the rim. Aromatically this wine is quite expressive showing red currant,